HR Intern

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

18h

About The Position

BRC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the Human Resources team with onboarding, orientation, recruitment coordination, and employee relations. This internship offers hands-on experience in HR operations, employee engagement, and recruitment logistics within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, adaptable, and comfortable interacting with new hires, staff, and candidates in a fast-paced environment.

The internship provides a flexible schedule, but the intern must be available on Mondays and Thursdays to support key onboarding and orientation activities. Additional hours and workdays may be scheduled flexibly in coordination with the Human Resources Team.

This internship is an opportunity for someone interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, or Organizational Development.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Professional demeanor and a customer-service mindset.
• Interest in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or employee experience.
• Must be available to work on Mondays and Thursdays.

Nice To Haves

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating events, meetings, or administrative processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, and comfort communicating with external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare onboarding and orientation materials for new hires.
• Support the coordination, logistics, and execution of new hire orientation sessions, ensuring orientation rooms, technology, and supplies are prepared.
• Assist with taking employee photos for ID badges and internal systems.
• Help ensure onboarding paperwork and employment forms are completed accurately and on time; track documentation and follow up on missing items.
• Complete reference checks for prospective candidates.
• Review and maintain internal Point Memo documents for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current HR policies and practices.
• Cross-check memos against relevant procedures, templates, labor laws, and internal standards; flag outdated or inconsistent memos and track status updates.
• Work with HR Business Partners and other internal stakeholders to validate and revise content and assist with Point Memo trainings.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, new hires, and internal staff.
• Support general HR administrative projects and special assignments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and candidate information.

Benefits

• Exposure to HR operations and onboarding processes within a large nonprofit organization.
• Experience supporting recruitment and employee engagement initiatives.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in a collaborative HR environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed